Green Turquoise Sphere(s)

Turquoise is a copper and aluminum-rich phosphate mineral beloved for its versatile properties and uses.

Whether you’re seeking healing, protection, or beauty, turquoise can do it all!

About Turquoise 

Turquoise stones are blue and green phosphate minerals celebrated for their soothing energy and oceanic beauty.

If you or a loved one has a birthday in December, you can happily claim Turquoise as your birthstone.

Turquoise’s cool blue or green tones are a fantastic match for any winter babies out there.

Likewise, if your Zodiac sign is Sagittarius or Capricorn, Turquoise is the perfect stone for you.

For the ambitious and enthusiastic Sagittarius, turquoise can help you achieve prosperity.

For the strong yet often stubborn Capricorn, turquoise can help you foster more open communication.

Turquoise is a hydrated phosphate full of copper and aluminum.

That means that if you dunk turquoise in water, it’ll absorb the liquid.

As a porous mineral, turquoise teeters between 5-6 on the  Mohs scale of hardness - just below Quartz.

Turquoise Stone Meaning

The name turquoise stems from the 17th century through the French word turquois, or “Turkish.”

After all, Turkish travelers first introduced medieval Europe to turquoise stones from Persian mines.

As a popular symbol of good luck, turquoise can bring you success and fortune.

The next time you’re pursuing that promotion at work, carry some turquoise for an extra shot of luck.

Along with good luck, turquoise represents hope and serenity as well.

Try decorating your home or office with this sky-blue stone to reap some well-deserved peace and happiness.

You can even meditate with your turquoise stone, whether by itself or in a crystal grid.

Finally, turquoise symbolism offers protection against danger, particularly your personal health.

Turquoise Properties

So, what are the benefits of turquoise stones?

It is believed that Turquoise can assist with the following:

-Strengthens immune system

-Absorbs nutrients

-Regenerates damaged tissue

-Heals eyes and sore throats

-Alleviates body pain

-Combats depression and fatigue

-Prevents panic attacks

-Promotes inner harmony

-Improves self-realization 

-Activates the heart, throat, and third-eye chakras

-Stabilizes the lower chakras

What are the chakras, anyway?

Chakras are sacred energy centers that flow from the crown of your head to the base of your spine. 

-The heart chakra is the center of your love, compassion, and empathy.

-The throat chakra controls your ability to communicate and express yourself.

-Finally, the third-eye chakra unlocks your intuition and foresight.

When your chakras are blocked, you can suffer physical and spiritual pain.

Fortunately, turquoise stones can open these chakras and heal you inside and out.

How else have people revered turquoise’s unique properties throughout history?

Turquoise History

Societies from all over the world have cherished turquoise stones for many millennia.

Starting from circa 3000 BCE, Ancient Egyptians began mining turquoise for jewelry and ceremonial use.

Ancient Chinese and American civilizations would later do the same.

The Aztecs revered turquoise the way other societies revered gold and emeralds.

The Aztecs used turquoise as sacrificial offerings to their deities.

According to Aztec mythology, the god Quetzalcoatl passed down the art of cutting and polishing turquoise.

Because of turquoise’s special status, Aztecan rulers wore turquoise beaded bracelets as protective amulets.

After they died, esteemed chiefs were buried with turquoise fragments inserted in their mouths. 

Up in North America, the Apache tribes believed that turquoise stones possessed many mystical powers.

As such, the Apache decorated themselves with protective turquoise amulets, beads, and pendants.

Apache shamans were considered illegitimate if they didn’t own any turquoise. 

Turquoise experienced a surge in popularity during the Victorian era.

Jewelers liked to set the stone in gold, a practice that modern-day jewelers tend to follow as well.

Turquoise Care and Maintenance

 When it comes to cleaning turquoise stones, steer clear of soaps, detergents, and mechanical cleaners.

Again, turquoise is highly porous and will soak in these harmful chemicals.

Instead, wipe down your gems with a damp cloth and carefully wipe them dry.

Note: Even if you are not a firm believer in the healing properties and benefits of crystals, they still make an absolutely beautiful visually decorative piece for your personal space – be that your living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom or office space.

Unique, beautiful and meaningful.